[2026] A roundup of artists, singers, and bands from Hyogo Prefecture
Who comes to mind when you think of artists from Hyogo Prefecture?
These days, many people might think of Aimyon, who’s from Nishinomiya.
Kobe is also a city that attracts many people, so there are plenty of rock bands either from Kobe or based there.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of bands, singers, and musicians from Hyogo Prefecture all at once!
You might even discover for the first time, after reading this article, “I didn’t know this person was from Hyogo!!”
We’ve picked broadly across genres and eras, so please take your time and enjoy.
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[2026] A Compilation of Artists, Singers, and Bands from Hyōgo Prefecture (81–90)
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TWICE is a nine-member multinational girl idol group formed in South Korea in 2015, enjoying overwhelming support from younger generations.
Beyond their songs, their dances—starting with the “TT Dance”—have even become social phenomena.
Mina, whose full name is Mina Myoi, was born in 1997 and is from Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
Her specialty is ballet, and her nickname is Black Swan.
She is TWICE’s main dancer.
Come to Kobe.Watanabe Furawā
When it comes to bands that represent Kobe, you could say Watanabe Flower is the one! They’re a group deeply rooted in the local community.
Aiming to create “fun music that anyone can easily enjoy,” they formed in 2001 with vocalist Tatsurou Kumagai at the center.
Their charm lies in their pop, super-happy songs that make you feel good just by listening.
They’ve even become an officially recognized band by the City of Kobe.
Their signature song “Kobe ni Oide” (“Come to Kobe”) captures that vibe perfectly and fills you with warmth.
Ueda Gen
I’m Gen Ueda, a singer-songwriter from Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture.
I debuted as the keyboardist for the band LÄ-PPISCH and later became active as a music producer.
I wrote, composed, and arranged Chitose Hajime’s hit song “Wadatsumi no Ki.” I passed away in 2008 at the young age of 47.
Ueno Juri
Juri Ueno, an actress from Kakogawa City in Hyogo Prefecture, released a comedic song she performed in character when she appeared in the drama “Nodame Cantabile.” It’s a funny song with a slightly quirky world centered on the theme of farts, which proved popular with children.
Junta Nakama, Takahiro Hamada, Tomohiro Kamiyama, Daiki Shigeoka
Four members of Johnny’s WEST—a seven-member idol group that originated from Kansai Johnny’s Jr.—Juntta Nakama, Takahiro Hamada, Tomohiro Kamiyama, and Daiki Shigeoka—are from Hyogo Prefecture.
They made their CD debut in 2014 with “Ee ja nai ka,” and have produced numerous hit songs since.
They’ve also handled drama theme songs and film insert songs, earning support from a wide range of audiences.
Their appeal lies in performances that showcase each member’s distinct personality, along with talk segments infused with Kansai-style humor.
In 2019, they successfully held a solo concert at Tokyo Dome, proving their prowess as an idol group.
They’re highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy energetic live performances.
manKyūhō Ruriko
Ruriko Kubo is from Suma Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.
While attending Hyogo Prefectural Suma Higashi High School, she auditioned for CBS/Sony and successfully passed; after graduating, she moved to Tokyo.
Her cool singing voice is captivating.
[2026] Roundup of Artists, Singers, and Bands from Hyogo Prefecture (91–100)
All of it.Inoue Sonoko
Sonoko Inoue is a female singer-songwriter.
She made her major debut in her teens and is a talented musician who has released many hit songs, including “Sakura” and “Donna Toki mo.” She is also from Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture and has the anecdote of having performed street live shows in Shinsaibashi, Osaka.
In addition to being a singer-songwriter, she works as an actress and model, giving her a stylish vibe, but as a Hanshin Tigers fan, you can feel her Kansai roots!
